Immigration
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Gustavo Rivera wants you to know your rights
City & State accompanied the state senator as he spoke with constituents about how to respond to ICE raids.
Eric Adams
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Eric Adams goes out fighting the City Council
Vetoes and a brand new charter revision commission marked the New York City mayor’s last day
Eric Adams
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Eric Adams’ curtain call
The New York City mayor’s last day in office may include vetoes and the creation of a new charter revision commission.
News & Politics
Politics
What does it mean to be on Mamdani’s transition committee? For most, an assembly and a 90-minute Zoom
The mayor-elect has solicited input from crowded virtual meetings and a digital recommendation form.
New York City Council
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In theory, each City Council member’s office gets the same budget. In reality, some get much more
Expense reports obtained by City & State show annual spending among individual council offices can differ by hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Heard Around Town
Politics
State Senate gets praise from environmental group, while Assembly gets faulted
The New York League of Conservation Voters scorecards are out!
News & Politics
Politics
Erik Bottcher drops out of House race, will run for state Senate instead
Rather than running to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler, Bottcher will now run to replace state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal.
New York City
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New York political predictions for 2026
Looking ahead to the year’s biggest budget fights and most competitive congressional races.
Heard Around Town
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Mamdani transition team hires outside firm to support vetting process
The mayor-elect’s transition team is looking to avoid more situations like the resignation of an appointee over past antisemitic tweets.
News & Politics
Politics
Stefanik drops out of race for governor, won’t run for reelection
The leading candidate for the GOP nomination announced she is suspending her campaign and won’t run for reelection to the House next year.
New York City
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Council Ethics Commitee opts to look into Paladino’s anti-Muslim rhetoric
The council member previously called for the “expulsion of Muslims from western nations.”
Heard Around Town
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The last stated meeting of 2025 is upon us
The City Council will consider street vending, delivery worker protections and NYPD oversight, among other things.
News & Politics
Politics
Here lies the Eric Adams mayoralty
The mayor, in farewell address, touted his ‘perfectly imperfect’ tenure.
News & Politics
Politics
Hochul still leads Stefanik, while New Yorkers warm to Mamdani
A new Siena poll found that New York voters are on board with parts of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s agenda.
New York City Council
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Paladino slammed for Islamophobic statements
The New York City Council member called for the “expulsion of Muslims from Western nations.” The outgoing speaker called for “disciplinary action.”
2026 New York state elections
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Everyone’s waiting on Linda Rosenthal
Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal is a shoo-in to succeed state Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, but she still hasn’t decided whether to run.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Glick endorses Lasher for NY-12
The first out gay member of the state Legislature is throwing her support behind Nadler’s protégé.
Politics
Politics
DSA will consider endorsing Espaillat challenger at candidate forum
Endorsing Darializa Avila Chevalier could set up another fight between DSA and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who counts Rep. Adriano Espaillat as an ally.
News & Politics
Politics
Mamdani releases list of 100 elected allies
The mayor-elect is convening a working group of elected officials. Just as important as who is on it is who isn’t.
New York City
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